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P17 DYL

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,602 mi
Last recorded118,602 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 DYL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 118,602 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 104,472 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside rear brake slightly binding

STRONG ADVISE - NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Fail 22 Jan 2015 104,463 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pad warning light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside rear brake slightly binding

STRONG ADVISE - NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 18 Jan 2014 101,095 miles

Nearside rear reg plate lamp not working.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 94,322 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 94,299 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 94,293 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

traction light on

Pass 12 Dec 2011 84,214 miles

Exhaust emission lamp illuminated

Offside front foglight smashed

Fail 12 Dec 2011 84,214 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emission lamp illuminated

Offside front foglight smashed

Pass 14 Jan 2011 71,045 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 71,015 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 57,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,633 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 26,666 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 7,481 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 6,922 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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P17 DYL is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P17 DYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P17 DYL registered?

P17 DYL is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is P17 DYL safe to buy?

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